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HomeMy WebLinkAbout86-11 - Closure of Washington Street to Vehicle TrafficRESOLUTION NO. 86 -11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNC I L OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF WASHINGTON STREET BETWEEN EAST BAY AVENUE AND THE BAYFRONT SIDEWALK TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC AND • DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD SAME WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Section 21101 authorizes the closing of any highway (street) to vehicular traffic when the legislative body determines that it is no longer needed for such traffic; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Newport Beach has determined that subject to certain rules and regulations, said highway is no longer needed for vehicular traffic; and WHEREAS, this subject finding is predicated on the satisfaction of various conditions as set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, resolves as follows: 1. The area on Washington Street between East Bay Avenue and the Bayfront Sidewalk, subject to satisfaction of the conditions set forth herein, is no longer needed for vehicular traffic; and 2. Upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth below, subject highway shall be closed for vehicular traffic consistent with the rules and regulations provided in this Resolution; and 3. The following rules and regulations are hereby set forth as conditions to the closure of subject street: • -1- (a) Emergency and utility vehicles shall be allowed access as needed for emergencies and repairs; and • (b) A 16 foot - wide clear area shall be maintained on Washington Street for emergency and utility vehicular access; and (c) That bicycles are allowed to continue to operate on Washington Street between East Bay Avenue and the Bayfront Sidewalk. (d) The City Council is not precluded from repealing this Resolution and returning said street to its vehicular status at any time. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to file this Resolution with the Recorder in and for the County of Orange. ADOPTED this 10th j City Clerk • -2-